A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6992210 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 55620425
epoch_slot_no: 151625
block_no: 6992033
slot_leader_id: 5152757
size: 78878
time: 2022-03-13 15:51:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x692cb7bc4cc2a8912dd0fd07cd19be2bf481d02756edaf428526ef0859e98f21
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9